The representative of the Holy See is officially called 'Apostolic Nuncio to Albania' and has an ambassador status. The office of the nunciature is located in the capital of Tirana.
The apostolic nunciature in Albania started as an apostolic delegation to Albania by Pope Benedict XV on 12 November 1920, and was elevated to the full rank of a nunciature by Pope John Paul II on 16 January 1991. The current apostolic nuncio to Albania is Charles John Brown, who was appointed by Pope Francis on 9 March 2017.